As we are counting down to Easter, a season that, even if it’s impossible to get the whole family together, we cannot miss the sweets — traditional Folar and Amêndoa Portuguesa (Portuguese Almonds). Besides the religion, there are other Easter traditions in Portugal most of them are related to food, of course. Generally, families gather for a celebration during lunch time and enjoy some quality time. In Portugal and some other countries, in addition to the traditional Easter eggs, people treat themselves to candied Portuguese almonds. One of the meanings of Easter Almond is like Easter eggs, an icon of fecundity and renewal, coming from traditions from different parts of the country and the world that signifies birth and life, thus being related to the Resurrection of Jesus. In Portugal, one of the Easter traditions is the exchange of sweetened almonds between Godparents and Godchildren. Coated in sugar, covered in dark or white chocolate, colourful, shaped: there are almonds for everyone out there!
The tastings of cured ham Pata Negra have, in recent years, become a classic of contests from all over the world, promoting the preparation of many specialists who have been establishing the bases and the steps for a satisfactory tasting, guaranteeing that the organoleptic qualities of the Pata Negra cured ham can be described as precisely as possible. While approaching the process that goes from raising the pig to curing, the definitive moment comes, tasting the Pata Negra cured ham, a final tasting that will serve to highlight the product and therefore establish its gastronomic value. However, it is necessary to have basic notions of the language and the patterns used, to be able to take full advantage of our senses and to capture its true quality and taste. What is the importance of Pata Negra cured ham exposure in food tastings? It’s appearance, captured by our vision, is the first thing to interact with our senses, during a tasting. We can observe its shape and discern from the beginning if we are faced with a true quality Pata Negra cured ham.
Charcuterie is a growing food trend due to the success of incredible and beautiful charcuterie boards with cured and smoked meat and sausages. At Atlantico UK, we offer a wide range of premium products to create yours and impress your customers. Combined with the most striking flavours of Portugal, traditional charcuterie has always been known for its intense aromas. Traditional Portuguese charcuterie maintains the recipes of the past and their unique characteristics and flavours a knowledge accumulated by generations. Atlantico UK works with premium brands to ensure maximum quality and the best flavor of the products. We offer an authentic wide selection of charcuterie such as Chorizo, Farinheira, Alheira, Black Pudding, Jamon Iberico, Pata Negra, Sausages and Smoked Sausages, Paio, Paiola, Cacholeira, Painho, Smoked Meats along with the unique tastes of the Black and Bísaro pork from different regions of Portugal specially Alentejo, Serra da Estrela, Minho, Trás-os-Montes e Beiras.
Atlantico UK intends to bring to your customers the best of Portuguese Olive Oil. We guarantee a wide selection of genuine Portuguese Olive Oils, with unique characteristics and flavours. Olive oil is a classic food of contemporary culinary, which has a regular presence in the Mediterranean diet and is increasingly present in most of the world’s cuisines. In addition to its health benefits, it also adds a very particular flavour and aroma to food. TYPES OF OLIVE OIL When the subject is olive oil, there are many types of Olive oils.
Cassava is a root with a high energy value, minerals, and B-complex vitamins. For those who appreciate products of excellence and benefits for health, cassava is the right choice. In addition to other benefits, cassava has anti-inflammatory action, prevents osteoporosis, is antioxidant, is beneficial to the heart, improves skin health and is ideal for diets without gluten. Cassava can be used in different ways, in its purest state and after processing. It can be made into puree, baked, fried, or roasted, used in salads and soups, or transformed into bread and snacks (through its flour, for example). Atlantico UK offers a range of products that come from cassava, such as the famous Brazilian cheese bread, cassava sticks, cassava biscuits, tapioca, cassava flour, cassava crumbs, sweet tapioca powder and sour tapioca flour.
The genuine Portuguese rice as nature created it, available in the Carolino (Ariete), Agulha (Sprint), Risotto and Sushi varieties. The grains are carefully selected and packed in a controlled atmosphere. A premium rice and distinguished with the best market awards, such as Taste of the Year and Consumer's Choice. Carolino rice is the most appropriate for the traditions of Portuguese gastronomy, with its creaminess and velvety texture, it absorbs the aromas and spices with which it is cooked. It is used in maladrinho rice and wet and thick rice dishes, as well as, desserts such as rice pudding. The Agulha rice has its origins in Southeast Asia and has a fine, long, and consistent grain. It cooks quickly but without absorbing so much seasoning, for a result of loose and dry rice. It is used in meat and fish side dishes (the traditional "white rice").
ADAMUS is the crown jewel of Destilaria Levira, which has had almost a century old story dedicated, in an overwhelming majority, to the production of grape spirit. In recent years, because of the strong investment in innovation and development of new products, Adamus has been created entirely dedicated to super-premium products. Each bottle was delicately designed and decorated like a diamond, cork was used as an integral part of the design since it’s a natural, noble product and a Portuguese national symbol. The bottling, the numbering, and the packaging of each bottle are made manually with the maximum precision and passion to ensure that each one is a special and unique object.
With a selected and limited annual production, each NURI represents a very special and unique masterpiece. The number of steps and dedication required to produce a NURI can is approximately triple when compared to a typical supermarket product. Everything converges into a much more complex product of incomparable quality, becoming in some markets a true product of cult, symbol of the best moments of life and shared with the most special people.
